To the Nines

By: Janet Evanovich

Narrated by: Lorelei King

Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins

Publisher's summary

The #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
A Stephanie Plum Novel

Janet Evanovich's novels are the hottest bestsellers in America!
# 1 New York Times
# 1 Wall Street Journal
#1 Los Angeles Times
#1 Entertainment Weekly
#1 Publishers Weekly

Stephanie Plum's got rent to pay, people shooting at her, and psychos wanting her dead every day of the week (much to the dismay of her mother, her family, the men in her life, the guy who slices meat at the deli . . . oh, the list goes on). An ordinary person would cave under the pressure.

But hey, she's from Jersey.

Stephanie Plum may not be the best bounty hunter in beautiful downtown Trenton, but she's pretty darn good at turning bad situations her way . . . and she always gets her man. In To the Nines, her cousin Vinnie (who's also her boss) has posted bail on Samuel Singh, an illegal immigrant. When the elusive Mr. Singh goes missing, Stephanie is on the case. But what she uncovers is far more sinister than anyone imagines and leads to a group of killers who give new meaning to the word hunter.

In a race against time that takes her from the Jersey Turnpike to the Vegas Strip, Stephanie Plum is on the chase of her life. The unforgettable characters, nonstop action, high-stakes suspense, and sheer entertainment of To the Nines define Janet Evanovich as unique among today's writers.

Don't forget to download the rest of the Stephanie Plum series.

©2003 Evanovich, Inc. (P)2002 Audio Renaissnace, a division of Holtzbrinck Publishers, LLC

Critic reviews

“Narrator King somehow makes the crazy, comic antics of Evanovich's irresistible bond agent, Stephanie Plum, seem almost rational in this fine audio adaptation...With plenty of prior experience narrating Evanovich titles, King has no trouble highlighting the eccentricities of the author's invariably quirky cast of characters...King's chameleon voice and ease with accents make this a lively listening experience.” —Publishers Weekly

“Narrator Lorelei King does a fabulous job, as each character is assigned a distinctive voice, thus milking the humor for every drop.” —The Boston Globe

“Stellar voice performer Lorelei King gives a captivating spin to the characters in Janet Evanovich's ninth Stephanie Plum novel.” —Denton Record Chronicle

To the Nines deserves a Ten!

Wow! This was my first Stephanie Plum book and I was just blown away. Warning, though, the humor is adult -- the kind you'd find on HBO. I laughed out loud so many times - I even had to stop the recording once so I could finish laughing! The scene that was the most memorable was Lula being chased by the dog for the bacon that was in her purse, skirt up to her hips and...well, you'll just have to listen.

Stephanie is one of those people that makes things happen. Bad things, funny things, but it is always dramatic. Bodyguards keep winding up incapacitated, her partner Lula keeps getting chased, people she's having lunch with even get shot. She inspires the worst insults from clients and the best loyalty from her crazy family. The emotional tension between her boyfriend Joe and her ex Ranger is worthy of a bald head from tearing hair out.

In fact, I liked this book so much I can't wait to hear more. If you like Sue Grafton's Kinsey Milhone, you'll love Janet Evanvich's Stephanie Plum.

Good - but could be much better

I enjoyed my first Evanovich book enough to purchase this one, but just after the reading started I remembered what drove me up a wall with the first book. There are too many 'he said', 'Lulu said','I said', 'Ranger said's placed in the conversations. It would be hard enough to read this but to have them read to you is just about unbearable. The voice changes are enough to cue you on who said what and there are other ways in books to signal who is talking without all the 'so&so saids'. Evanovich could do better on this aspect.

BUT that aside, I laughed until I cried over all of Plum's episodes and that more than made up for the overkill on 'I said'. Stephanie MUST be a blonde because this book strikes me as the epitome of the blonde joke, only funnier. I could just see Lulu sitting on the captured man. Stephanie being comic relief for Ranger's men and what she puts his guards thru is hilarious. I walk thru the grocery store listening while shopping and people MUST think I'm nuts. When Stephanie asked to see the stun gun you can just visualize what is going to happen. The men in the control room will laugh about that one for years.

The description of Ranger makes the book worth listening to. He sounds so delicious and then there is Joe... what a delightful mess to be between. I'd root for one and then the other.

One of my absolute favorites!

This is the first Stephanie Plum book I ever listened to (read). From that listen on I've been hooked. To this day it's a go-to favorite for a re-listen and remains one of my favorite in the Plum series. The story is fun and the character interactions flow well as the story unfolds. Lorelei King immediately became one of my favorite readers. Her reading of this series becomes even better with time as she develops her rhythm and interpretation of the characters. Just a lot of fun...Enjoy!

Lots of fun

"To the Nines" is not just a "girls read." Guys will love the rich character development and dialogue. I found myself laughing and enjoying the somewhat predicitable "gum shoe" situations. It's a bit like the "M is for Murder" series, but a bit more earthy. Loved it from beginning to end.

Recommended

This book is funny & entertaining, with mystery, suspense, & romance. The narrator is wonderful, and her multitude of voices for characters is unmatched. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and recommend it highly.

Hilarious

Nothing more to say. Just loved it.

All you would expect of Stephanie Plum

Typical Stephanie Plum novel. Good, easy listen. Narrator is good, if you like the series, you should get this one.

Love Stephanie Plum

I have listened to the whole series, waiting for this years release. In the meantime, I am re-listening to the whole series. Janet Evanovich is a fantastic writer. The details she includes in her stories are what really makes them so amazing! I recommend these books to everyone!

Nine adventures and counting. . .

This is my first experience with audio books and what a treat! Stephanie's adventures are as intriguing and funny to hear as they are to read. Add her colorful co-workers and a trip to Las Vegas, and be prepared to stay glued to your audio player. This time Stephanie is living with Joe, but still manages to get mixed up with criminals. Ranger is ever-present saving Stephanie from certain doom either in person or with one of his merry men. Lula is trying to become a supermodel-by-protein dieting, and attracts all kinds of animals - mostly the 4-legged kind. Connie gets involved in the chase this time by accompanying Lula and Stephanie to Las Vegas, catching the gambling bug with some interesting consequences. And there's a new addition to the family, but I won't spoil that surprise. In all "To the Nines" provides entertaining listening that goes as quickly as if you were reading the book.

The Best Since

This was absolutely the funniest book I have ever listened to. I am sitting at work and everyone in the other cubes hear this giggling coming from mine. I couldn't help myself. Lula is one of the best characters ever in a book. When the dogs were chasing her to the office, I thought I would fall out of my chair laughing. Lula is my favorite, but it is all good. The funny parts are the funniest and the dramatic parts are right on, too. I love the way Stephanie started going through Ranger's men like his cars. The girl has bad karma to get into the fixes she does. And as Steph would say, "it's not my fault".